Best Lawyers Near You in Phoenix, Arizona for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Patrick Clisham has extensive experience representing clients in complex corporate transactions, including loan documentation and restructurings, asset acquisitions and sales, lease negotiations and enforcement, and business transactions. Patrick’s experience primarily derives from representing secured and unsecured creditors, corporate debtors, trustees and examiners in corporate bankruptcy proceedings and out of court workouts.Patrick joined Engelman Berger in 2009 after relocating fr...
Bradley D. Pack joined Engelman Berger after completing a clerkship for the Arizona Court of Appeals, Hon. Susan A. Ehrlich. His practice focuses on the representation of both creditors and debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcies, receiverships, and complex loan workouts. Bradley also represents lending institutions and small and medium-sized businesses in commercial litigation matters concerning business loan and contract disputes. In addition, he has successfully represented litigants in appeals...
Tamalyn (Tami) Lewis brings her clients more than 30 years of legal experience and a deep appreciation of our Arizona business culture. A true Arizona native through-and-through, Tami was born in Globe, raised in Safford, and attended Arizona State University. Her experience as a Bankruptcy Extern in the United States Bankruptcy Court in 1982 and 1983 piqued her interest and desire to advocate for the rights of creditors. Over the years, she developed extensive experience representing financi...
Scott B. Cohen is a Phoenix based commercial bankruptcy attorney who represents banks, lenders, landlords, guarantors, committees, and other creditors in bankruptcy, creditors’rights matters, loan workouts, business turnarounds, Chapter 11 reorganizations, receiverships, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial litigation. He regularly appears in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and state court proceedings involving liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, receiverships, and commercial lawsuits. Sco...
Chris is a member of Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation and Bankruptcy Groups. He has represented debtors, creditors, Court-appointed committees, and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and workouts. In recent years he has also focused on representing plaintiffs in ERISA class actions. Chris has wide-ranging experience in complex commercial matters, from corporate restructuring to breach of fiduciary duty, commercial real estate, contracts, patent infringement, a...
Andrew is recognized as a problem-solver by his clients, who appreciate his ability to understand and tailor his representation to their particular needs. Prior to joining Osborn Maledon, Andrew represented clients both in litigation and transactional capacities. In addition to his experience representing clients in litigation involving business, contract, and real estate disputes, he has also advised and negotiated on behalf of businesses in a range of transactional and corporate matters, in...
Michael Rolland practices in our litigation and commercial transactions groups. He is a passionate and committed advocate with extensive experience representing individuals in the federal courts. As former in-house counsel for an Arizona-based tech company, he also understands the varied challenges faced by business owners. Michael is a second generation Arizona native, with a special desire to see the Arizona business community thrive.
Kathleen Allare is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Kathleen, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Corrinne (“Cori”) primarily practices in the areas of creditor’s rights, commercial litigation with a focus in disputed real estate transactions, and employment law. Having appeared in Justice, Superior, and Federal Courts, as well as a range of administrative bodies, Cori is well-versed in litigation ranging from simple to complex and high-stakes claims. Cori regularly represents plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. Cori represents employees with their employment claims...
Byron Forrester is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Byron, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Byron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert Miller is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Scottsdale office and member of the Insolvency & Financial Law practice group. Mr. Miller’s practice focuses on distressed business situations of all kinds, including chapter 11 restructurings, non-bankruptcy workouts, turnarounds, and distressed company mergers and acquisitions. His clients range from private equity firms, to institutional lenders, companies in distress, fiduciaries, and other key constituencies in chapter 11 case...
Michael Zimmerman’s practice is concentrated primarily in commercial litigation, including condemnation and bankruptcy. Zimmerman advises a wide range of commercial and individual clients in business disputes and collection matters in state and federal courts. Zimmerman also advises clients on banking and financial services matters, workouts and licensing issues. His bankruptcy experience includes representation of secured and unsecured lenders, landlords and a wide range of debtors in ...
Kevin Fallon McCarthy is the managing attorney of McCarthy Law PLC and an experienced Phoenix debt attorney serving clients throughout Scottsdale, Phoenix, and the greater Arizona area. Mr. McCarthy has been a member of the Arizona Bar since 1986. His practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights, as well as Insolvency and Reorganization Law. He previously worked in private practice at Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite, P.A., a large Phoenix-based law firm, where his work centered o...
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